Dog Fight

Dogs fight over the silliest things, at least from a human perspective.

 

They fight over the square footage on which they can pee.

 

They fight over who has the biggest bone, the meatiest bone, or the most bones.

 

They fight over who gets to sit next to Mama.

 

They fight over rubber chew toys.

 

They fight over who has the right to run with the big dogs, and who has to stay on the porch.

 

They fight over the food bowl (although I have to admit I understand that one more).

 

They fight when they feel threatened.

 

They fight when they feel unwanted.

 

They fight when they feel bullied and pushed around.

 

They fight when a stranger walks within running distance.

 

I've seen a few dog fights in my time.  I've even waded into them myself to break it up, though not without consequences.  I've suffered a few dog bites, even from my own beloved pet.

 

People fight over some pretty silly things too.

 

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty;

only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh,

but through love serve one another.

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this:

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

But if you bite and devour one another,

beware lest you be consumed by one another.

Galatians 5:13-15, NKJV